WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) joined 17 Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. In addition to condemning this move to gut the agency, the resolution also condemns actions to reduce federal public education funding and the freezing of federal education grant funding, and it highlights the importance of public schools in providing opportunities for all children across to succeed.  This resolution is co-sponsored by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN),

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and commending the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge since its inception. The resolution recognizes the base’s significant contributions to U.S. national security, such as leading security operations to protect the Northern Border after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The resolution also reinforces the commitment of our Armed Forces to ensure Selfridge remains a key component to U.S. national defense. U.S. Representative John James (MI-10) introduced a companion resolution in the House.  “On

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led their colleagues in pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of probationary staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the Great Lakes.   “We write to express our deep concern over the firing of probationary staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the potential impact these firings will have on the Great Lakes,” wrote the Senators.   “The Great Lakes are among the United States’ greatest natural treasures, strengthening our economy and attracting millions of visitors each year. The Lakes